1 Samuel 27
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 27 of 31
Chapter Summary
Saul learns David is in Gath and no longer seeks him. David begs Ziklag of Achish. He strikes other lands. Achish thinks it was Judah.
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People & Context
Convinced Saul will eventually kill him, David flees with his 600 men and their families to Philistine territory, seeking refuge with Achish of Gath.
David requests a country town instead of living in the royal city. Achish gives him Ziklag, where David lives for a year and four months.
David secretly raids the Geshurites, Gezrites, and Amalekites, leaving no survivors to report the truth. He lies to Achish, claiming he is raiding Jud…
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Convinced Saul will eventually kill him, David flees with his 600 men and their families to Philistine territory, seeking refuge with Achish of Gath.
1 Samuel 27:1-4David requests a country town instead of living in the royal city. Achish gives him Ziklag, where David lives for a year and four months.
1 Samuel 27:5-7David secretly raids the Geshurites, Gezrites, and Amalekites, leaving no survivors to report the truth. He lies to Achish, claiming he is raiding Judah.
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